Friday, January 31, 2014
Interview #1
Name:
Zachariah Gregory George [ZGG]
Date:
May 7th, 2013
Location:
The Center for Mixed Martial Arts located in El Reno/ Yukon, Oklahoma
Sydnie:
How old were you when you started training?
ZGG:
Age 5
Sydnie:
What level are you in each category?
ZGG:
Kickboxing – Black Belt
Sambo – Master Degree
Boxing – Golden Globe / Olympic Alternate
MMA – Top Ten
Brazilian Jujitsu – Brown Belt
American Jujitsu – Black Belt
Sydnie:
What made you become an instructor?
ZGG: I
am an education major and taught high school for awhile, but my true
passion has always been martial arts. So I decided to become an
instructor.
Sydnie:
In your opinion, which kick out of the front kick, round kick, or
spinning back kick will produce the most force?
ZGG: In
my opinion for me it is the round kick.
Sydnie:
Out of the three kicks I will be doing for my project, which part of
my foot should my kick land on?
ZGG:
Round kick – Instep / Shin
Front kick – Ball of foot
Spinning Back kick - Heel
Sydnie:
What kicks do the kids like most?
ZGG:
Inside leg round kick
Sydnie:
What type of kick do you like to teach the most?
ZGG: I
like to teach round kicks. Also the kicks used in self defense; there
are two or three different styles
Sydnie:
What kicks do you think are the easiest?
ZGG:
Easy … knee strikes
Sydnie:
When you learned to do the different kicks was it difficult to learn
them?
ZGG:
Yes. I feel the front leg kick is the most challenging due to the
long range of movement.
Sydnie:
Are some types of kicks harder to teach than others?
ZGG:
Yes. The front side kicks
Sydnie:
Which kick do you think has the most kinetic energy?
ZGG:
The rear leg round kick.
Sydnie:
Do you have a favorite thing to teach in Mixed Martial Arts?
ZGG:
Yes!! Clench fighting.
Sydnie:
Do you still have trouble with some stuff you learned when you were
still going through your belt training?
ZGG:
Absolutely! You are never done learning. It is a practice that you
continue through your lifetime.
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Interview #2
Name:
Dennis Wayne Eagles [DWE]
Date:
May 4th, 2013
Location:
The Center for Mixed Martial Arts located in El Reno/ Yukon, Oklahoma
Sydnie:
How old were you when you started training?
DWE:
Age 10
Sydnie:
What level are you and in what categories?
DWE:
Brazilian Jujitsu - 2nd Degree Blue Belt
Trained in Kickboxing, Greco and Freestyle Wrestling
Muay Thai
Tae-kwon-do – Blue Belt
Sydnie:
What made you become an instructor?
DWE: I
became an instructor to inspire kids. I like to see the
transformation from start to Black Belt. Especially the mean ones
like you Syd. LOL
Sydnie:
In your opinion which produces the most force?
DWE:
The spinning back kick should be the strongest.
Sydnie:
Out of the three kicks I will be doing for my project, which part of
my foot should my kick land on?
DWE:
Round kick – Top of the foot / Shin
Front kick – Ball
Spinning Back kick - Heel
Sydnie:
What kicks do kids like the most?
DWE:
Tornado and Crescent kicks
Sydnie:
Which muscles are used in each of the kicks?
DWE:
Back, Thigh, Hip, and Whole body
Sydnie:
What type of kicks do you like to teach the most?
DWE: I
like to teach the Round House and Tornado kicks
Sydnie:
What kicks do kids think are easy
DWE:
Snapping Kick
Sydnie:
When you learned these kicks was is difficult to learn them?
DWE: I
don't think it was difficult to learn but to master them, yes.
Sydnie:
Are some kicks harder to teach than others?
DWE:
No, I think it is about learning what the right combination of
experiences are best to reach each individual. Some people are better
visual some are better hands on.
Sydnie:
Which kick do you think will produce the most kinetic energy?
DWE:
Muay Thai because you kick the persons legs.
Sydnie:
Do you have a favorite thing to teach in Martial Arts?
DWE: I
love to teach it all!
Sydnie:
Do you still have trouble with some stuff you learned when going
through your belt training?
DWE:
Yes. I am always learning, trying to improve, trying to be the best I
can be.
Interviews conducted at the The Center for Mixed Martial Arts located in El Reno/ Yukon, Oklahoma
